Register of towpath passes, 1898-1927.

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Register of towpath passes, 1898-1927.

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Register of passes issued to individuals permitting them to travel upon the Illinois and Michigan Canal towpath (a state controlled area closed to the public without special permits) contain the name of the person to whom the pass was issued; issuance date; canal area for which travel was authorized; and time period pass was in effect.

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